government

Noun

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities"

Noun

the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"

Noun

(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed; "tyrannical government"

Noun

the study of government of states and other political units